The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 128, Issue 4 , Pages 623-624 , October 2004

Rigid-plate fixation for the treatment of sternal nonunion

  • Liza C. Wu, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, Ill, USA
    • ,
  • John Renucci, MD

      Affiliations

    • Plastic Surgery Associates, PC, Grand Rapids, Mich, USA
    • ,
  • David H. Song, MD, FACS

      Affiliations

    • Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, Ill, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: David H. Song, MD, FACS, University of Chicago Hospitals, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 5841 S Maryland Ave, MC 6035, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Received 10 February 2004 ,Accepted 23 February 2004.

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PII: S0022-5223(04)00307-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2004.02.016

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 128, Issue 4 , Pages 623-624 , October 2004

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